Shanghai to Xian Train/Xian to Shanghai Train

Sadly, there are yet no bullet trains on this route. Xian is 1,509 kilometers or about 930 miles from Shanghai, and the fastest Z train requires about 14 hours to cover the distance.

Which trains to take？

A Z train (Z 92/Z93) is recommended because it runs faster and is more comfortable. Z-series trains are direct trains that usually only have beds, and they make no intermediary stops or fewer stops. T trains are also a good way to travel. They provide about the same level of comfort as a Z-series train, but they take longer. The K trains are very popular among the local population. Though tickets are cheaper, they are crowded and are much slower, so we don’t recommend them. See classification of trains in China.